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Brainerd

Minnesota · 13,178 residents · 12.13 sq mi
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Brainerd has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,901. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,200. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,178
+7%since 1990
from 12,353 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,086 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,018 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
−1%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Brainerd
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,901
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,744
+55%since 1990
from $10,180 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
53.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
46.1% rent
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(12,090)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(30)
Asian0.3%(36)
Diversity Score5.8%(717)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(12,567)
Black0.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(113)
Asian0.5%(60)
Diversity Score5.1%(676)
5
−12%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 12.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brainerd, Minnesota?

Brainerd, Minnesota has about 13,178 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brainerd, Minnesota?

The typical household in Brainerd, Minnesota earns about $26,901 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brainerd, Minnesota expensive?

In Brainerd, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Brainerd, Minnesota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brainerd, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brainerd, Minnesota?

About 17.6% of people in Brainerd, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brainerd, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Brainerd, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 825 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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